The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking additional views on its upcoming stablecoins regime, it said on Wednesday. “In support of the opportunities stablecoins present to financial services and the broader economy, the FCA will explore adding a specific focus on stablecoins to its innovation services in the coming months,” the FCA’s statement said. … Read more
Key point: Bitcoin’s market structure is still bullish, even as a phase of profit taking and consolidation sets in. Bitcoin (BTC) remains pinned below the breakout level of $109,588, indicating that the bears are fiercely defending the level. Bitfinex analysts said in a market note that profit-taking generally follows after Bitcoin hits a new all-time … Read more
If you, like me, have begun to pick out accessories for your Switch 2 before it arrives on June 5th, here’s a money-saving tip: a handful of Hori’s upcoming accessories are at least 30 percent off at Amazon. My favorite (and arguably the most stylish) among the bunch is the Puff Pouch carrying case. Its … Read more
Cryptocurrency hardware wallet firm Ledger has launched its Crypto Life (CL) Visa card in the U.S., offering users 1% cashback in bitcoin (BTC) or USDC on purchases and the ability to directly deposit paychecks into the on-chain card account via bank transfer. Ledger’s CL Visa card is facilitated by fiat-to-on-chain card enabler Baanx, which also … Read more
GameStop announced on Wednesday that it bought 4,710 Bitcoin, which is worth over $500 million at the time of the purchase. The video game retail chain has struggled to stay relevant in a time when digital gaming purchases are increasingly popular — plus, the company took on a new kind of notoriety when it unwittingly … Read more
President Trump’s pro-crypto push continues, with his Department of Labor reversing course on 2022 guidance against crypto in 401(k) plans.
Spotify is adding some new podcast-focused features to its mobile app to make it easier to help you keep track of podcasts you follow and more easily discover new ones. If Spotify is your main podcast app, the new Following feed the company is introducing might be a welcome change. In a blog post, the … Read more
EA’s Black Panther game has been cancelled. According to reporting from IGN, EA announced the news via an email to employees. IGN also reports that as a result of the cancellation, Cliffhanger Studios has been shut down. Cliffhanger Studios was a new games studio created to develop Black Panther and run by Kevin Stephens who … Read more
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Let’s face it: Dyson is better known for vacuum innovation than for selling budget-friendly products. Thankfully, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav — the company’s first robot vacuum in more than a decade — is now available from Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Dyson for around $799.95 ($200 off), which is easily the best price we’ve … Read more
Three years ago, Stellantis announced it was pairing up with Amazon to create in-car software that would bring a slew of connected products and services to vehicles by 2024 as part of the automaker’s broader plan to generate $22.5 billion annually from software. That never happened. And now, the partnership is “winding down,” Reuters reported. … Read more
VivoPower International (VVPR), a Nasdaq-listed energy company, said on Wednesday it has secured $121 million in a private share placement to fund its pivot to digital asset treasury focusing on XRP XRP, the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The raise was led by Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Abdulaziz Al Saud, investing $100 million, … Read more
In an era where e-commerce success increasingly depends on customer experience and technological innovation, Maheswari Govindaraju’s transformative leadership of Wayfair’s 3D Asset Creation initiative stands as a landmark achievement in digital retail evolution. As Head of 3D Asset Creation Product Management from 2016 to 2019, Maheswari spearheaded an ambitious project that revolutionized how small business … Read more
Chinese startup DeepSeek has released an updated version of its R1 reasoning AI model on the developer platform Hugging Face after announcing it in a WeChat message Wednesday morning. The updated R1, which is under a permissive MIT license, meaning it can be used commercially, is a “minor” upgrade, according to DeepSeek’s WeChat announcement. The … Read more
Apple is going to change how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead mark them by year. However, the numbers will apparently align with the year after the one the update is actually released in, similar to cars. That means … Read more
In an increasingly competitive e-commerce landscape where digital transformation has become essential for business growth, the remarkable achievements of Rad Power Bikes under the technological leadership of Amit Ojha stand as a compelling example of innovation-driven success. Through strategic implementation of cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional team leadership, Ojha orchestrated a comprehensive digital transformation that propelled … Read more
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Listen Here → https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CorknLt0hPUsuLXFcsUbz?si=2iCqcN2ZQpSK1rXOgGg9kg&embedable=true “Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.” — Edmund Lee You’re surrounded by the wrong people. I know that sounds harsh. But after working with … Read more
Karat Financial, the company known for its credit cards for creators, is launching a creator-focused business banking product. Powered by digital bank Grasshopper, Karat’s banking product is a natural extension of its credit card offering with Visa. “Six years in, the problem we’re solving is still the same,” co-founder and co-CEO Eric Wei told TechCrunch. … Read more
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, called for the end of the BitLicense in a speech at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday. During his speech, Adams encouraged crypto businesses to return to the U.S. and set up shop in New York, echoing comments he made last week … Read more
In the complex landscape of financial technology transformations, where system migrations present significant operational risks and technical challenges, the exceptional work of Malli Temburu on the Project Financial Transaction Management initiative stands as a compelling example of adaptability, technical proficiency, and leadership in action. Rapidly evolving from newcomer to critical resource, Temburu’s journey illustrates how … Read more
United States Vice President JD Vance took the stage to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, encouraging Bitcoiners to deepen their involvement in politics. Vance highlighted the strategic and geopolitical importance of Bitcoin, emphasizing that the US should maintain leadership in the crypto industry to remain competitive in … Read more
In an era where organizations increasingly recognize data as their most valuable asset, the remarkable success of Annalect’s global data pipeline migration stands as a testament to exceptional engineering leadership and technical vision. Under the guidance of Bharath Thandalam Rajasekaran, this ambitious cloud transformation initiative has set new benchmarks for scalability, efficiency, and business impact … Read more
In the financial services industry, analysts need to switch between structured data (such as time-series pricing information), unstructured text (such as SEC filings and analyst reports), and audio/visual content (earnings calls and presentations). Each format requires different analytical approaches and specialized tools, creating workflow inefficiencies. Add on top of this the intense time pressure resulting … Read more
It takes biopharma companies over 10 years, at a cost of over $2 billion and with a failure rate of over 90%, to deliver a new drug to patients. The Market to Molecule (M2M) value stream process, which biopharma companies must apply to bring new drugs to patients, is resource-intensive, lengthy, and highly risky. Nine … Read more
We’ve all heard the hype. Quantum computers will solve everything from climate change to your relationship problems (okay, maybe not that last one). But what is quantum computing, how is it different from classical computing, and why is everyone so excited? In this post, we’ll be diving into what makes quantum computing different from the … Read more
In a business landscape where efficiency and revenue optimization are paramount, Joshna Konudula has emerged as a pioneering force in Salesforce solution architecture. Her innovative approach to two critical projects—Weighted Average Start Date and Renewal Validation Automation—has set new standards for contract management excellence, delivering exceptional financial outcomes while dramatically improving operational efficiency. Transforming Contract … Read more
Odyssey, a startup founded by self-driving pioneers Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, has developed an AI model that lets users “interact” with streaming video. Available on the web in an “early demo,” the model generates and streams video frames every 40 milliseconds. Via basic controls, viewers can explore areas within a video, similar to a … Read more